(wén) - A term used in ancient Chinese for a & also appears in historical personal names.

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wén | 11 strokes | radical:

· wén

A term used in ancient Chinese for a type of jade or precious stone;

also appears in historical personal names.

A term used in ancient Chinese for aalso appears in historical personal names.

Usage highlights

Ancient jadePersonal name usageRare character

Synonyms

  • jade (general term)
  • fine jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient name with the character 珳 (珳).
  • The jade artifact was described as 珳 in the text.
  • Rare usage in classical literature (珳).

Collocations

  • Ancient jade(古珳)
  • Personal name usage(人名用字珳)
  • Rare character(稀有字珳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in ancient texts and historical records, often related to jade or precious materials.
  • Used in classical Chinese naming conventions, though extremely rare in modern usage.

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